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Players Championship Final Round Tees Off Early Due to Storms

3/16/2025

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Summary

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In anticipation of looming thunderstorms, the final round of the 2025 Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass will kick off earlier than planned. Players will tee off in threesomes from 8 a.m. to 10:01 a.m. ET, with Golf Channel starting coverage at 10 a.m. and NBC joining the action at noon.

History

Historical Context

In 2007, the PGA Tour revamped its schedule, introducing the FedEx Cup to maintain excitement through the season. This change followed a trend of early season dominance by stars like Tiger Woods, who won 57 events in the 2000s, reshaping tournament formats to boost competition and viewer engagement.

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Story summary

In anticipation of looming thunderstorms, the final round of the 2025 Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass will kick off earlier than planned. Players will tee off in threesomes from 8 a.m. to 10:01 a.m. ET, with Golf Channel starting coverage at 10 a.m. and NBC joining the action at noon.

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